Stuffed Pepper Soup and Michael Hostad Interview. This Soup is easy to make for a hearty meal in one bowl. It is easy to make for a hearty meal in one bowl. Great with warm bread for an easy weeknight dinner. #cookingshow #Hoancoming #Hoanchella #lightthehoan
Our guest on Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Michael Hostad. He is the Chief Revenue Officer for Fork Farms. Michael is also the President & Co-founder of Light the Hoan, Inc.
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Stuffed Pepper Soup
Stuffed Pepper Soup is a hearty and flavorful soup inspired by classic stuffed peppers. It includes all the key ingredients—ground meat, bell peppers, tomatoes, rice, and seasonings—simmered together in a savory broth.
We use beef broth instead of chicken broth to give it more flavor. It’s a cozy, one-pot meal perfect for chilly days.
Use Rice in your Stuffed Pepper Soup
Finally, we add the Rice. In our shortcut version, we use Ready Rice to finish the dish.
Fork Farms is a Wisconsin-based company focused on indoor vertical farming and hydroponics. They develop innovative farming technology. For instance, the Flex Farm is a compact hydroponic system. It allows schools, businesses, and communities to grow fresh produce year-round.
Light the Hoan is a community-driven initiative in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It illuminates the Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge with thousands of LED lights. The project was launched to celebrate the city’s culture, history, and people while fostering a sense of civic pride.
Stuffed Pepper Soup
Materials
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 lb ground sirloin
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup finely diced onion
- 29 oz Can of diced tomatoes or homegrown tomatoes
- 15 oz Can tomato sauce
- 14 oz Can of beef broth
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp dried sage
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups water
- 2 bags Ready Rice
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Heat the Olive Oil
- Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add green pepper and onion
- Cook and stir until onions and peppers have softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, thyme, and sage, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover & simmer until peppers are tender, about 30 to 45 min
- IF MAKING RICE Meanwhile, bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to med-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 min.
- Or use two packages of Ready Rice
- Stir cooked rice into soup; heat through and serve.
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